Afghanistan
Afghan execution marks full return to harsh rule
The first official public execution shows that the Taliban are unconcerned about international opinion
AfghanistanAfghan Taliban prioritise control over recognition
The Taliban's decision to enforce harsh Islamic penalties may stem from a need to prove their credentials
Afghanistan'New-look' Afghan Taliban reverting to old repression
The authorities say they will implement the Taliban leader's instructions for draconian penalties
AfghanistanWashington uses spy chief meeting to engage Russia
The CIA director has warned his Russian counterpart Sergey Naryshkin of the consequences of a nuclear strike on Ukraine
RussiaTaliban seek funding from old Afghan war rivals
As the US government makes funds available to Kabul, Russia is offering cheap fuel and grain
AfghanistanTajikistan remains suspicious of Afghan government
Tajikistan still refuses to engage with Taliban-run Kabul even though its neighbours are happy to do so
TajikistanAfghanistan will benefit from unfrozen reserves
Washington is going ahead with a plan to transfer some of Afghanistan's frozen reserves for disbursement to the country
AfghanistanQuad statement sharpens spotlight on ransomware
Australia, Japan, India and the United States are boosting cooperation to counter ransomware
International
